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Hannah Brandt, Aerin Frankel rally Fleet to 2-1 shootout victory over Torrent

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Hannah Brandt had the only goal in a shootout and Aerin Frankel finished with 36 saves to help the Boston Fleet pull out a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Torrent at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night. Brandt beat Seattle goaltender Corinne Schroeder to deal the Torrent the loss in their first overtime match at home in their first season in the league. Schroeder totaled 20 saves.

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Caleb Williams' 'ridiculous' TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears' loss

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Caleb Williams' last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet's hands in the corner of the end zone for a breathtaking touchdown. Williams almost rallied the Bears to another memorable win on Sunday night. The 24-year-old Williams led Chicago to an NFL-record seven wins this season when trailing in last 2 minutes of regulation.

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Luka-LeBron duo lifts Lakers in a 110-93 victory against Raptors

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Updated Jan 19, 4:08 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Toronto Raptors 110-93, winning for just the second time in their seven games on Sunday evening. Lakers’ Luka Doncic dropped 25 points and seven assists, while LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists. Deandre Ayton also contributed 25 points and 13 rebounds in his impressive return from a […] The post Luka-LeBron duo lifts Lakers in a 110-93 victory against Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Durant rises over Nowitzki on NBA’s all-time scoring list: “Insane”

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Updated Jan 19, 2:09 PM ET

Dirk Nowitzki falls to seventh on the all-time scoring list of the NBA, surrendering sixth place to 37-year-old Kevin Durant The post Durant rises over Nowitzki on NBA’s all-time scoring list: “Insane” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Hyman, Ingram lead Oilers to 5-0 win over Blues

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Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor Ingram made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Sunday. Vasily Podkolzin had a goal and an assist and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Oilers, who have gone 5-1-2 in their last eight games. Nugent-Hopkins played in his 1,000th regular-season contest, becoming just the 63rd player in history to record a goal in his milestone match.

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No. 11 Iowa women extend win streak to 6, end No. 15 Michigan State's at 9 with 75-68 victory

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Hannah Stuelke had 22 points, Ava Heiden scored 20 and No. 11 Iowa beat No. 15 Michigan State 75-68 on Sunday night, snapping the Spartans' nine-game winning streak while extending the Hawkeyes' to six in a row. Stuelke made 10 of 14 shots and 2 of 4 free throws for the Hawkeyes (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten Conference). Heiden hit 8 of 13 shots and 4 of 5 free throws, adding six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

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Will Suns’ Jalen Green play for first time in 32 games vs Nets?

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Updated Jan 20, 10:30 PM ET

The wait might finally be over for the Phoenix Suns and for Jalen Green, as he was upgraded to questionable on the team’s injury report ahead of Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Arizona Sports Suns reporter Kellan Olson. After Green had a setback with his hamstring injury, the team has taken its […] The post Will Suns’ Jalen Green play for first time in 32 games vs Nets? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The two-way player who energized Heat in stunning Thunder win

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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat got a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, it came on a collective effort with many contributions from stars and role players. While Heat captain Bam Adebayo had a career-game against the Thunder, there were also standout outings from players, such as Myron Gardner. For […] The post The two-way player who energized Heat in stunning Thunder win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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How Luka Doncic becoming more ‘vulnerable’ has paid off for Lakers

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LOS ANGELES – As a new player coming to an established locker room, fitting in and finding a role can often be a challenge, especially when you’re already used to a certain familiarity. Luka Doncic found himself in a situation like that amid the blockbuster shakeup of being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers after […] The post How Luka Doncic becoming more ‘vulnerable’ has paid off for Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers’ LeBron James stuns crowd with monster block on Raptors’ Ochai Agbaji

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LeBron James executed a brilliant defensive highlight on Ochai Agbaji during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Even at age 41, James continues to be impressive with his activity on the defensive side of the ball. While he’s not running around constantly, he is timing his decisions to make […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James stuns crowd with monster block on Raptors’ Ochai Agbaji appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Monday's Time Schedule

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All Times EST Monday, Jan. 19 NBA Milwaukee at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Washington, 3 p.m. Dallas at New York, 5 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Miami at Golden State, 10 p.m. NHL Buffalo at Carolina, 1:30 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Seattle, 5 p.m. San Jose at Florida, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Vegas, 8 p.m....

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Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87

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Updated Jan 19, 1:43 AM ET

DENVER (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Tidjane Salaun came off the bench for 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets blew past the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets 110-87 on Sunday night. Rookie big man Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points and six rebounds, Collin Sexton had 14 points and five assists, and LaMelo Ball had 10 points, six assists and three steals for Charlotte. Over the past three games, Miller has averaged 25.7 points per game. The Hornets had lost four of their p...

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Why Ja Morant’s Grizzlies are grateful for easy post-Euro Trip gauntlet

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The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies have spent most of the season hibernating near the lottery-bound basement. That is not where a roster built around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey expects to live, and it is not where EVP/GM Zach Kleiman intends to finish. Fortunately, the path ahead offers a golden opportunity for Tuomas […] The post Why Ja Morant’s Grizzlies are grateful for easy post-Euro Trip gauntlet appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Kyshawn George makes Wizards franchise history in Nuggets loss

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The Washington Wizards have lost six straight games, but Saturday’s 121-115 road defeat to the Denver Nuggets was the most encouraging of the bunch. Second-year wing Kyshawn George continued his breakout season with a team-high 29 points (10-20 FG, 5-8 3-point), five rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a game-high three blocks, one steal, and just […] The post Kyshawn George makes Wizards franchise history in Nuggets loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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No. 7 Houston extends winning streak to 11 games with 103-73 victory over Arizona State

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Kingston Flemings had 20 points and eight assists, Chris Cenac Jr. added a career high-tying 18 points and No. 7 Houston extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 103-73 victory over Arizona State on Sunday night. Cenac, who also had eight rebounds and five assists, had 12 points and led six Houston players with at least eight points in the first half as the Cougars (17-1, 5-0 Big 12) built a 56-29 lead at the break. Houston shot 55% and was 8 of 16 from 3-point distance in the first half.

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C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots

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One interception after another, C.J. Stroud dug Houston into a deeper hole. A week after Stroud committed three turnovers in a wild-card victory over the Steelers, the Houston quarterback threw four interceptions in the first half on Sunday to hand New England a 28-16 victory and a spot in the AFC championship game. “Ball security is everything, especially the way our defense has played all year, and it’s something that I’ve done a pretty good job of up to this point,” Stroud said.

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Ja Morant Says He's Loyal, Wants To Stay With Grizzlies

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Updated Jan 20, 11:20 AM ET

Ja Morant had a triumphant return to the court for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Morant led Memphis to a victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA London Game. It was a throwback performance for the Grizzlies point guard, who was the best player on the floor in London on Sunday. Following the game, Morant told Marc Stein exactly how he hopes things go with him prominently mentioned in trade rumors. "I'm a very loyal guy," Morant said. "I got a (Grizzlies) logo on my back, so that should te...

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Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto declaration will have Raptors fans in their feelings

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The North never forgets, and apparently, neither does Kawhi Leonard. While the Los Angeles Clippers star is focused on a championship push in the West, he took a sentimental detour back to the city where he became a basketball deity. Leonard returned to Toronto this past weekend for a youth basketball event in Scarborough, leaving […] The post Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto declaration will have Raptors fans in their feelings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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